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How to get fromCanberra to Portarlingtonby plane, shuttle, bus, ferry, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Canberra to Portarlington by plane, shuttle, bus, ferry, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Melbourne Airport, shuttle, line 60 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane CBR - MEL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Melbourne Airport to Geelong stationshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Portarlington Town Centre/Newcombe Stbus bus
    5h 48m
    $168–360

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Alburybus bus
    2. Take the train from Albury Station to Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Melbourne Docklands to Portarlingtonferry ferry
    10h 22m
    $58–312

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus Melbourne
    2. Take the ferry from Melbourne Docklands to Portarlingtonferry ferry Docklands to Portarlington
    10h 21m
    $129–242

  4. Drive 745.3 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Portarlingtoncar car 745.3 km
    8h 4m
    $134–193

  5. Fly to Avalon Airport

    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane CBR - AVV
    7h 57m
    $472–828

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus bus Geelong
    11h
    $98–171

Canberra to Portarlington by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$129Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 590.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Portarlington, VIC, Australia?

Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Avalon Airport (AVV) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to Portarlington Town Centre/Newcombe St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 11h.

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